MISSION STATEMENT

is a training center for young (and future) ARTISTS inDANCING, SINGING, MUSICAL THEATER, ACTING. & PERFORMING! Those whom are planning to or considering pursuing a careerin the ENTERTAINMENT INDUSTRY

RPAC offers classes in Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Hip-Hop, Broadway Dance, Acting, Singing, Improv; as well as YOGA, a Pre-School Program, and a BOYS ONLY CLASS…simply put…

…Ruhala Performing Arts Center
is a SERIOUS STUDIO for the SERIOUS STUDENT!

Stage craft, when approached holistically and organically, is transformational in nature as it changes the individuals who engage the work from their authentic selves. Psychologists have shown us that as children we can create “false selves” through our adaptations to other peoples’ considerations. In stage work our false selves interfere with honest expression. At Ruhala Performing Arts Center, we assist performers of all ages to discover their inner potential, riches of spirit, intelligence and confidence.

MISSION:

Work and train in theatre craft with heart-centered business, personal, and professional relationships that facilitate transformation. Ruhala Center borrows its definition of the heart-center from Brugh Joy: compassion, harmony, healing, and unconditional love.

VISION:

Focus comes when participating in joyful classes, challenging rehearsals, and concluding in fun and exciting performances that change those who participate. Performing arts work has the potential for transformation. Ruhala Center’s aim is for students and performers to become more fully who they intrinsically are, from three year olds to adults.

PHILOSOPHY:

The Center’s philosophy begins with the idea that the theatre is a vehicle for personal development. Ruhala Center hopes to assist students and performers in discovering their inner potential. It is our belief that inside each child are mature energies waiting to be introduced. As such, inside each adult are child-like energies hoping to play. Being fully present, in the moment, with an open heart, allows one the vulnerability necessary to discover the depth of performing arts transformation. Wildly freeing, and invigoratingly rewarding when we perform.

METHODOLOGY:

Ruhala Center integrates traditional performing arts training with yoga, Brain Gym and attachment child development theory. Classes are spontaneous and flow from the moment at hand.Activities and topics of conversation are open to go anywhere. In particular Ruhala work involves the new edge science of epigenetics and quantum physics theory.

Epigenetics shows us that genetic determinism is not correct and that our lives are a complex weaving of environmental, emotional, mental, spiritual and psychological forces that actually shape ourgenome and in fact pass down traits that are not in our genetics. What is important about this? It means we are not victims of randomness nor chance but are really co-creators of our lives and health. As artists we have responsibilities to remain healthy and this information can lead us to powerful new ways to stay healthy and vibrant!

Quantum theory holds that all matter is entangled and all of us are part of a whole. Our idea of separateness is mis-taken and we are in fact part of a larger team of humanity. Our emphasis on ensemble training uses these principles to teach students about the true nature of harmony and cooperation, which is the foundation for life.

These ideas are not taught in schools today and are transformative for students who learn about them!

(For in-depth reading about Ruhala Performing Arts Center, please see Mark Ruhala’s “The Value and Power of Training for Young People.”)

I invite you for a visit to meet me and my staff; see our facility! And as a token of my sincerity…Your first class is on me! That’s how confident I am that you will find that Ruhala Performing Arts Center is not only the finest dance/theater and art studio in the Mid-Michigan area,… but it’s what you’ve been looking for! Let’s see just how bright your star can shine!